Company Description:

Katalyst Performance is a leading high-performance facility based in South-West Sydney, focused on developing athletes from grassroots to elite levels. The team combines cutting-edge sports science, high-level coaching, and individualised programming to help athletes perform at their best and minimise injury risk. Programs are designed to prepare athletes for competition, support return to sport after injury, and promote long-term athletic development.

Katalyst

Performance uses a collaborative, multidisciplinary model that brings together coaches, physiotherapists, support staff, and families, with the athlete at the centre. The environment emphasises accountability, education, and empowerment to drive sustainable performance and long-term success.

Role Description:

The Head of Rehabilitation is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Sydney Area, responsible for leading and delivering athlete rehabilitation services within Katalyst Performance. This role oversees the design and delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injury or managing ongoing physical limitations, ensuring a safe, effective return to training and competition. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with coaches and medical professionals, monitoring progress, adjusting plans, and documenting outcomes.

The Head of Rehabilitation will also mentor and support staff, contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions,



and help refine integrated performance and rehab systems. Additional duties may include educating athletes and families on injury prevention, participating in internal professional development, and supporting broader facility initiatives aligned with high-performance goals.

Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in physiotherapy, exercise physiology, sports rehabilitation, or a closely related field; professional registration or accreditation where applicable.
- Demonstrated experience in sports rehabilitation, return-to-play planning, and long-term athlete management in high-performance or athletic settings.
- Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and use of evidence-based rehabilitation methods, including load management and injury prevention strategies.
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with coaches, medical staff, athletes, and families.
- Ability to lead and mentor staff, manage caseloads effectively, and contribute to continuous improvement in rehabilitation processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with a commitment to education, empowerment, and athlete-centred care.
- Comfort working in an on-site, high-performance workplace with flexible hours aligned to athlete needs; experience in South-West Sydney or similar communities is beneficial.
- Additional certifications in sports science, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, or related fields are highly regarded.

📌 Head of Rehabilitation (Sydney)
🏢 Katalyst Performance
📍 Sydney